Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel (HRBT) Expansion Project
Sector: Bridge • Location: Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Source: American Journal of Transportation
The HRBT Expansion Project involves the construction of a second tunnel to reduce traffic congestion in the Hampton Roads region. The project includes the use of a Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) named 'Mary' which was transported from Germany to Norfolk and has completed the tunneling phase. The new tunnels are scheduled to open when the project is finished in 2027.
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Bridge, Road, Tunnel, Government
- Location
- Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- American Journal of Transportation
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Description | The HRBT Expansion Project involves the construction of a second tunnel to reduce traffic congestion in the Hampton Roads region. The project includes the use of a Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) named 'Mary' which was transported from Germany to Norfolk and has completed the tunneling phase. The new tunnels are scheduled to open when the project is finished in 2027. |
Original sector | Transportation |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Virginia |
City | Norfolk |
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Source | American Journal of Transportation |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Bridge, Road, Tunnel, Government |
Article published date | 2025-10-31 |
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